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Katherine Lucero

Director of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration; former supervising judge in juvenile court, Santa Clara County Superior Court.

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Feb 11, 2025 • 58min

Juvenile Incarceration Declined by 77%. Did Public Policy Do Something Right?

Join James Forman Jr., a Yale Law professor and Pulitzer Prize winner, alongside juvenile justice experts David Muhammad, Laura Abrams, and Katherine Lucero, as they unpack the striking 77% decline in juvenile incarceration from 2000 to 2020. They delve into the reasons behind this trend, contrasting punitive past practices with a focus on rehabilitation. The conversation also covers California's role, the challenges linked to COVID-19, and innovative community approaches that prioritize healing over punishment, offering a compassionate view of youth justice.